Anyone got an official update yet?

Was just thinking about this..... why would Verizon and Apple not want these in our hands before the 10th? Think about this, if we got them on say the 4th or 5th, would that not give all those who had them ample time to flaunt them in front of those who may have not previously considered upgrading or cemented the decision for those on the fence? They see us with our fancy new gadgets a full 5 days before release to new customers and they go bananas! Just a thought...

Was just thinking about this..... why would Verizon and Apple not want these in our hands before the 10th? Think about this, if we got them on say the 4th or 5th, would that not give all those who had them ample time to flaunt them in front of those who may have not previously considered upgrading or cemented the decision for those on the fence? They see us with our fancy new gadgets a full 5 days before release to new customers and they go bananas! Just a thought...

People that say you probably will get them on the 10th (maybe a day before) only speak from direct experience with Apple and AT&T pre-orders over the past few years. I know people think well that's AT&T and not Verizon but like many AT&T subscribers already know and Verizon subscribers will know, Apple controls 90% of practically everything they are a part of and that's just how they roll.

Oh I agree completely actually, I'm just thinking aloud about what I'd want to do if it were my company. I would release it to existing customers a little before mass release to stir up desire, envy if you will, for my product.

I received my official email regarding my reservation for the limited supply of the verizon Iphone this evening on 1/28/11 at 11:10 EST (Florida).

I got mine on January 28, 2011 4:15:42 PM EST.

Originally Posted by Hangfire

Was just thinking about this..... why would Verizon and Apple not want these in our hands before the 10th? Think about this, if we got them on say the 4th or 5th, would that not give all those who had them ample time to flaunt them in front of those who may have not previously considered upgrading or cemented the decision for those on the fence? They see us with our fancy new gadgets a full 5 days before release to new customers and they go bananas! Just a thought...

Was just thinking about this..... why would Verizon and Apple not want these in our hands before the 10th? Think about this, if we got them on say the 4th or 5th, would that not give all those who had them ample time to flaunt them in front of those who may have not previously considered upgrading or cemented the decision for those on the fence? They see us with our fancy new gadgets a full 5 days before release to new customers and they go bananas! Just a thought...

As I put in a different thread, I think that's the exact reason shipments will not arrive until 8th, 9th, or 10th. "Going bananas" = huge demand ... huge demand + extremely limited supply = huge price tag on eBay.

I don't think Apple would like people making a giant buck off a pre-sale. If they can't keep up with demand after the general public launch, that's one thing. But I don't see them condoning a pre-sale with ramifications like that.

As I put in a different thread, I think that's the exact reason shipments will not arrive until 8th, 9th, or 10th. "Going bananas" = huge demand ... huge demand + extremely limited supply = huge price tag on eBay.

I don't think Apple would like people making a giant buck off a pre-sale. If they can't keep up with demand after the general public launch, that's one thing. But I don't see them condoning a pre-sale with ramifications like that.

Originally Posted by kch50428

Eric, stop making sense. You'll only get crap for it.

Not from me. I think his logic makes a lot of sense and it's well thought out. However, since this isn't a brand new iPhone, rather an existing iPhone on a new network, I think Apple might loosen the reigns a little bit here. I hope so anyway. I'd love it if Verizon did reward current customers this way. Could I be wrong? Absolutely, I'm not claiming to know for sure - none of us do. But I do think our iPhones will be shipping out when we pre-order them.

If it doesn't ship till the 8th or so, then why offer next day shipping or 2 day shipping? I am not saying anyone is right, but if you are offered next day shipping and wont receive it on Friday then why offer the option. And before anyone ask....it was reported here on tipb forums that there will be two shipping options.

Was just thinking about this..... why would Verizon and Apple not want these in our hands before the 10th? Think about this, if we got them on say the 4th or 5th, would that not give all those who had them ample time to flaunt them in front of those who may have not previously considered upgrading or cemented the decision for those on the fence? They see us with our fancy new gadgets a full 5 days before release to new customers and they go bananas! Just a thought...

Not only that, but think of the huge influx of activations that will occur on the 10th if we don't receive it early. If they allow us to have it and activate it sooner then I would think that may help out the system on launch day...just saying.

As I put in a different thread, I think that's the exact reason shipments will not arrive until 8th, 9th, or 10th. "Going bananas" = huge demand ... huge demand + extremely limited supply = huge price tag on eBay.

I don't think Apple would like people making a giant buck off a pre-sale. If they can't keep up with demand after the general public launch, that's one thing. But I don't see them condoning a pre-sale with ramifications like that.

I will be extremely happy if I have the phone in my hands Friday the 4th, what a fantastic weekend that would be! I think it makes sense to ship out early for the same reason that was mentioned a couple posts ago. VZ is going to get hit hard in the stores by people coming over from ATT, Sprint, etc on the 10th. It would make perfect sense for them to ship out the iPhones on the 3rd and people who choose 1 day shipping will get it the 4th and the rest will get it the 7th. This allows the activations to be spread out and won't put so much strain on the system.